Report: Adventurers aiding devils

V-Rage

yesterday a sending was made to remove demons from the eastern marches

Ma'crag went and found the sender was a devil, Conrad and Qo'i agreed to assist and were assisting devilish soldiers while Ma'crag sent for aid to fight both sides.

Myself, Adelaide and Donie found Ma'crag and he showed us where they were we assesed the situation and dealt with both sides and questioned Conrad and Qo'i as to what they were doing working with devils

At this point Za'gal flew down and said an obelisk aided the Abyss and he would destroy it, Myself, Adelaide and Ma'crag challenged him on this and asked Donie to study and destroy it as he is a competent mage to which he said it would be more convient if the devil did

Conrad offered to defend the devil whilst it worked and Ma'crag attacked Conrad and lost.

Conrad and Qo'i will be charged with aiding evil monsters under the crime Arabellian Citizenship

-Arabellan Citizenship- People of civilized descent that does not pose an inherent risk to the Kingdom of Arabel are automatically considered citizens within the Kingdom of Arabel. Creatures of evil such as Drow, Lycanthropes, Undead, and other monsters are to be killed on sight ((Normal PvP rules apply)) Conspiracy with, and/or assisting creatures of evil and traitors of the Kingdom, will result in being named a non-citizen and other charges at the discretion of the Realm. Those not considered citizens, are not protected by any law. Descents considered civilized are the following but children under their majority may not be harmed ((PCs are always considered Adults regardless of age. Children concepts are not supported)):

I believe Qo'i should be executed as he has learned nothing from his re-education from the Lathanderites.

As for Conrad it depends on how remorseful he is, if he will show remorse and attone for his crimes I believe re-education is fitting if not then he should be executed

Dominic

V-Rage

In regards to Donie

We should question him, He didn't aid the devils yet chose to accept them as an act of conveience and likely knew of what Treth was doing in Tilverton so has allowed infernalism to occur in front of him

Dominic

Puffy

If you wish to make a bounty, then follow the guidelines to do so.

Rallyhorn

SpiffyMeister

This is a complicated matter and I am wary of getting into a full blown slugging match over the Duke over a matter, that while coming from sordid and literally tainted hands, benefited the Kingdom.

Here are the facts as I surmized-

You cleared out a nest of demons, coming upon some sort of diabolical pillar.
A devil approached, wishing to destroy it.
You protested its presence, and sought to banish it.
The Ravens disagreed, arguing that it'd be faster/better if the devil destroyed the pillar then risk researching it, and then finding a way, to destroy it (possibly risking another demonic incursion in the process).
Blows were had, and you were forced to retreat.

So, it comes to this-

Did the devil overtly benefit from destroying the pillar itself?
Do we wish to challenge the Ravens on this matter? The Duke will protect them, and arguments can be made for say, what if it was a pillar spewing out celestials that wanted to purge us, and a slaad offered to destroy it- would we be as upset? What if it was a celestial that destroyed the pillar? No outsider is outwardly friendly, and indeed, the Royals have indicated that despite their celestial heritage, they feel no affinity to this bunch of creatures from the higher planes.
Were there realistic and functional alternatives to the devil?

Count Immerdusk

V-Rage

Count Immerdusk

The Raven Conrad and his ally Qo'i took a job from a devil to clear the way to this Pillar and fought alongside devilish soldiers

Ma'Crag of the Lathanderites attended first but wisely decided he would not fight alongside Devils and called for aid.

Myself, Adelaide and Donie met with Ma'crag and entered the nest after Conrad and Qo'i had entered and witnessed them assisting the devils and myself, Adelaide and Ma'Crag fought both the devils and demons and asked Conrad and Qo'i why they were aiding devils

At this point the fiend Za'gal flew in and said it would destroy the pillar and said Conrad would be rewarded for clearing the way.

Myself, Adelaide and Ma'crag challenged the devil and asked if the pillar could be destroyed another way, Donie didn't even attempt to make studies and said he believed it would take too long and that he was an old man and didnt have the energy

To answer the questions

1: I believe the devil did benefit from destroying the pillar, it has been actively recruiting adventurers to further the devils side of the planar incursions
2: We should challenge the Ravens for taking work from devils, They did this not for the good of the kingdom but for their own gain as they were promised rewards for this
3: Unfortunately we cannot be sure if there was another way as Donie didn't even study the pillar to find out if there was an alternative or not, Opting for the quick and easy option

Dominic

@SpiffyMeister

SpiffyMeister

@v-rage

Alright.

Give them a firm, solid warning- that actions that benefit the infernal like this in the future will be given a much harsher punishment than a slap on the wrist. Next time, there will be a trial in the Palace, and we'll want heads.

Decide an amount of gold you think will be acceptable to them and issue it.

Buy some drinks.

Count Immerdusk

O-louth

@spiffymeister @V-Rage
While Duke Misrim and his Ravens may not be of your liking, Mr. Dominic, we need more solid information about their infernal activities, before we risk alienating our ally.

I will travel there myself in the coming days, and see if the carrot cannot bring better results than the stick in regards to the Ravens. If you have a number ready by then, I shall be happy to deliver the message to them personally.

S. Florent

V-Rage

A fine of 12500 has been collected

10 thousand for the crime of aiding creatures of evil as covered in the section of Arabellian citizenship

2500 for resisting arrest as he refused to pay at first and tried to flee.

No doubt he will complain to the Duke but it is his own doing

Dominic

O-louth

@v-rage
Mr. Swift,
Did you misread the words of Count Immerdusk? Decide upon an amount you think will be acceptable to them and issue it. If the man tried to resist, then undoubtedly you issued a far too high fine.

I will state this only once. While I may not have been in the uniform as long as you, I will NOT accept any Crown Guard bringing undo unrest to the lands, casting them into chaos by trying to pick a fight with Duke Misrim. That is not how We of higher station conduct ourselves.

I imagine you and I shall become strong allies in the trials to come. But I will not allow harm to come to the Kingdom, because you wanted to prove yourself needlessly.

S. Florent

V-Rage

He was told the fine amount and refused to pay, saying he had commited no crimes and demanded a trial.

I was under the impression trials are a privilege of nobility and not something every criminal can demand especially over a fine.

Dominic

Puffy

Most true, peasants ought to know their place and not try to gain the perks of nobility!

Rallyhorn

V-Rage

Lady Florent

Just so things are clear, Conrad was only beaten down because he refused to pay the fine, said he had done no crimes and to collect the fine it would have to be taken by force

He was not willing to co-operate at all.

Dominic

O-louth

@v-rage
Mr. Swift,
One of the key differentiators between the common man and the noble one, is decorom. As Siamorphe teaches us, those of noble bloodlines, inherit their wisdom, intellect and charisma accross generations.
A retainer is the responsibility and honor of any lord to judge and punish. We spat in the face of Lord Misrim today, needlessly, by you using brute force where finesse would have succeeded.

If Conrad had ACTUALLY committed acts of infernalism, we would not be punishing him with a fine and thereby teaching him a lesson, we would be cutting his head off. You could not prove that he was an infernalist, because he is not. Is he a man of virtue? Certainly not. But rather than letting his actions tarnish the reputation of his master, you tarnished ours.

We do not teach those beneath us to do better, through brute force. No, we educate them like the children they are. Do they sometimes need scolding? Sadly yes. But in this case, you acted rash, dishonorably and cowardly. TWO against ONE? Mind spells in a combat between equal adversaries?
ADDITIONAL fines, because he disagreed with your sentence?

Our authority comes from the King, but through the people who trust us to be better.

In my eyes, this was a weak case, which you should have let go, in pursuit of more important matters. It ended up in you comitting banditry in the same uniform I wear. As my peers wear. Is this the best we can expect, when letting those of common blood into our ranks?

S. Florent